Touch a Truck with Montgomery County Police Department, Bethesda Chevy Chase Fire Department, & more! Westfield Montgomery Mall to Bring the Community Together in the Cheesecake Factory Parking lot from 10am-1pm on Saturday, July 15

Westfield Montgomery Mall has announced its free, family-friendly and open to the public Touch a Truck Community Day event. Set to take place in the Cheesecake Factory parking lot on Saturday, July 15, from 10am to 1pm, the family-oriented affair promises to bring the community together with a myriad of local community partnerships and activations. The event promises something exciting for everyone, from bounce installations to truck moments and a kids magician/entertainer to face painting.


Explore all things sports as the City of Gaithersburg hosts the annual SportsFest on Saturday, July 15th from 8am-11am. Youth entering grades K through 8 can participate in a variety of activities. The free event, which takes place rain or shine, will be held at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm.

The Gaithersburg Sports philosophy of participation over competition will be on display throughout the day. The event kicks off with a 3K Run through Bohrer Park at 8 a.m., registration is required for the 3K Run. The deadline to register is Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Following the 3K Run, we will have an opening celebration before the stations open at 9 a.m.


“Our Independence Day fireworks displays are such wonderful events and the perfect opportunity to enjoy music, outdoors and time with family and friends,” said Montgomery County Recreation Director Robin Riley. “We look forward to celebrating together once again this summer.”

Tuesday, July 4, 7 p.m.: Germantown Glory at South Germantown Recreational Park, located at 18041 Central Park Circle in Germantown (Boyds) 


A Rockville tradition, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, returns to King Farm on Tuesday, July 4, with music, fireworks and fun. Hosted by the Mayor and Council, the celebration will once again be held at the 26-acre Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park, 1800 Piccard Drive, in King Farm, which offers easy access and ample free parking, with convenient exits within a short walk of the fireworks viewing areas.

The celebration includes live music by Under the Covers at 7 p.m. and a fabulous 20-minute-long fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, food and beverages. Outside alcohol and barbecuing is prohibited. There is no rain date. The entertainment and fireworks can be viewed from park grounds.


Per the Town of Poolesville: The Annual 4th of July fireworks display will be held on July 4th, with gates opening starting at 5 PM with food trucks and live music. The fireworks themselves will begin at dusk. The Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department (UMCVD), puts on this event, which is sponsored by the Town of Poolesville. Additional information below:

Location: 15598 Hughes Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837


The Family Room Laytonsville will be hosting “The Fourth at the Family Room”’on Monday, July 3rd. Nearby Montgomery Country Club will be setting off their fireworks on Monday, July 3rd and the display can be seen from the parking lot of The Family Room (6820 Olney Laytonsville Rd), featuring “The Best Burger in the DMV” Steeze Burger.

The fireworks display begins at 9:15pm, but it is advised to arrive early to secure your spot. Per The Family Room: “We will be open late on July 3rd for ice cream, Steezeburgers and local fireworks. @steeze.burger will be serving burgers starting at 5p until they sellout! 🍔 We will also have live music from local artist @katekeeleymusic starting at 6:30p! Grab dinner, dessert and enjoy live music and fireworks with us at The Family Room!” Additional events across the county that include fireworks can be seen here.


Montgomery Parks is hosting “Espectáculo de comediá en español” (Spanish Comedy Show), a free Spanish-language comedy show on Thursday, July 6, at Flower Avenue Urban Park. The event is appropriate for ages 13 and older and is part of the Parks Playhouse series. Five nationally recognized Spanish-speaking comedians (Che Guerrero, Carmen Lynch, Pedro Gonzalez, Elena Torres, and Jepherson Guevara) will take the stage and perform their stand-up routines that will touch on relatable topics such as family, relationships, inheritance and how to navigate life.

What: Espectáculo de comediá en español (Spanish Comedy Show)


A private fireworks display will take place at Kenwood Country Club, located at 5601 River Rd in Bethesda. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the club is hosting a ‘private/permitted event’ which will include a fireworks display & aerial explosions starting at approximately 930pm. The display is scheduled to last approximately 30 minutes. While the event is private, the fireworks will be visible in the surrounding area.

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This Saturday, July 1 is the City of Gaithersburg Government SummerFest event at Bohrer Park. Please note that starting at 5PM, there will be lane reductions along South Frederick Avenue (Route 355) adjacent to Bohrer Park and there will be a change in traffic patterns for the event.

Vehicles will not be allowed to cross over or turn left onto South Frederick Avenue (Route 355) between Cedar and Central Avenues. Plan your route accordingly. If you are not attending the festival, please take alternate routes to avoid the area completely.


The 7th edition of the International Colombian Festival of Washington DC will take place on Saturday, July 22nd 2022, from 11:00AM at 8:00PM at Catholic University (University Garage, 3598 John McCormack Rd NE, DC 20310).

Last year’s festival included over 5,000 spectators in attendance and a large turnout is expected again this year. The festival will include “food, folklore, dance, art and tradition.” Organizers Go Columbia LLC say “This year, we have MEXICO as a guest country and we are anxiously looking forward to even greater success. In the past, we have counted with the participation of well-renowned artists and recipients of Grammy awards, and this year we are not expecting less as we are pushing for unique.”


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